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Add 12/16 and 18/25

12/16 + 18/25 is 147/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 25 is 400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
    12/16 = 12 × 25/16 × 25 = 300/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
    18/25 = 18 × 16/25 × 16 = 288/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/400 + 288/400 = 300 + 288/400 = 588/400
  5. 588/400 simplified gives 147/100
  6. So, 12/16 + 18/25 = 147/100
    In mixed form: 147/100

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